Pregnancy: Complications
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Topic Overview
11/14/08, HealthwiseBlood pressure is a measure of how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. If the force is too hard, you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension). When high blood pressure starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy,
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Health Tools
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - What Happens
11/14/08, HealthwiseNormally, a pregnant woman's blood pressure is slightly lower than normal during the second trimester and then gradually returns to normal throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. However, in 10% of pregnant women, blood pressure b
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - When To Call a Doctor
11/14/08, HealthwiseIf you have preeclampsia, it is possible that you will have an unexpected seizure (eclampsia). Eclampsia can lead to a coma and is life-threatening to both you and your fetus.
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Exams and Tests
11/14/08, HealthwiseHigh blood pressure (hypertension) and preeclampsia are typically detected during regular prenatal checkups. Because these conditions can get worse rapidly and can be life-threatening to you and your fetus, it's important that you have re
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Other Treatment
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Other Places To Get Help
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